Patent Attorney / Patent Agent

Weaver Austin Villeneuve Sampson LLP 

Oakland, CA / Menlo Park, CA / Remote

Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP (WAVS IP) is seeking lateral candidates for patent preparation and prosecution in our computer science and electrical engineering group. WAVS is particularly interested in experienced practitioners. WAVS can provide a high volume of work to a new practitioner. You will join an incredible team of attorneys, agents, paralegals, and staff that represents a wide range of clients, including start-ups, large companies, and universities.

Qualification Requirements:

• Knowledge/experience in the following Technical Areas: Machine learning algorithms and neural networks (e.g., FFN, CNN, MLP, RNN, LSTM, etc.). Building and training neural networks a plus. Wireless digital communication, ML/AI, optics, optoelectronics, semiconductor processing, chip/circuit design, and microprocessor architecture.
• Eligible to be admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) (Preference for candidates that are already admitted to practice before the USPTO)
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Commitment to patent prosecution
• At least 2 years of patent attorney or patent agent experience
• Technical background in computer science, electrical engineering, or graduate degree in physics

How to Apply

Please email Patricia Tsai at ptsai@wavsip.com with “Experienced Patent Prosecution Position - EE/CS” in the subject line with the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcripts (college, graduate school, and law school if applicable)
• At least 2 writing sample of drafted patent applications directed to machine learning
• List of references